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Jesus' Secret to Prayer Prayer time between a father and daughter is precious. By writing about prayer from their individual perspectives, Mark Driscoll and Ashley Chase have given us a unique look at how Jesus prayed and what it means for His fol- lowers today. —Jimmy Evans Founder and CEO, MarriageToday Prayer is one of the most crucial elements to us, as children of God, walking in an intimate relationship with our heav- enly Father. And Jesus is our ultimate example of what real prayer looks like and how it brings us closer to the Father. That’s why I’m so excited about Pray Like Jesus, a new book written by my good friend Mark Driscoll and his daughter Ashley Chase. Coming from different upbringings, they each offer their own unique perspective on prayer and how it’s a simple, yet powerful, way to talk and connect with God. —Robert Morris Senior Pastor, Gateway Church Best-Selling Author, The Blessed Life, Beyond Blessed, and Take the Day Off Here’s a book that actually explores prayer theologically and practically, a rare find indeed. And it does so in a way that will benefit anyone from the novice to the prayer warrior. Using the analogy of a godly relationship between a father and child, Mark and Ashley set the context of prayer. And then, using the prayers of Jesus, they reveal the practice and patterns of prayer that make praying like Jesus a reality instead of an unobtainable aspiration. This is a book that needs to be on your bookshelf or tablet. —Larry Osborne Author and Pastor, North Coast Church Pray Like Jesus is a book about how to have a meaningful prayer life, written by Pastor Mark Driscoll and his oldest daughter, Ashley. Pastor Mark and his daughter use their relationship as a model for how easy and uncomplicated our relationship with our heavenly Father can be. If prayer is an area you’d like to grow in, pick up this practical, relational, and life-changing teaching about the ways that Jesus prayed and how to get to know God as our Father. —Craig Groeschel Pastor, Life.Church New York Times Best-Selling Author Foundational. Encouraging. Helpful. Mark and his daughter Ashley’s relevant perspective reminds us that our identity as children of God isn’t achieved—it’s received. It’s a gift from our perfect heavenly Father, who desires to be in relation- ship with us. Pray Like Jesus challenges us to reframe our perception of prayer by providing connections and context of Jesus praying throughout the story of God. This message will help you posture your heart toward prayer and reclaim your identity as a fully loved child of God. —Louie Giglio Pastor, Passion City Church Founder, Passion Conferences The lovely combination of a father and daughter writing a book together has resulted in one of the sweetest, soundest, and yet simplest books you will ever read. The benefit is not only edifying reading but a sense of the presence of Jesus. What a testimony in our day of broken relationships that a father and daughter could produce such a book! —Dr. R. T. Kendall R. T. Kendall Ministries I’ve been privileged to serve as a lead pastor for over three decades, but my greatest joy in life has been in being a hus- band to Judith, father to three sons, and now granddad to two tiny humans. Every other accomplishment in life and ministry pales in comparison. Therefore, I picked up Pray Like Jesus with a lot of interest. The beauty of this book rests not only in the revelation of God expressed by the authors but in their relationship with each other. Mark and Ashley use engaging stories interspersed with powerful truths from Scripture to reshape how we view prayer. You may think enough has been written about prayer, but Mark’s and Ashley’s unique perspectives on the topic and the engaging nature of this book make it more than worth a read. —Terry Crist Lead Pastor, Hillsong Phoenix God is a good Father. Understanding this truth is liberating. Applying this truth in prayer is utterly life changing. Mark Driscoll and his oldest daughter, Ashley, lead us to see God the Father from the most reliable guide: Jesus. When we pray as Jesus prayed, life opens up and deep wounds are healed. Pray Like Jesus will take your prayer life to a com- pletely new season of power and freedom. —Brandon Thomas Founding and Senior Pastor, Keystone Church Mark Driscoll is a huge gift to the church with a ministry that has touched the lives of millions, and I am thrilled to see that legacy expand through this book, written with his daughter Ashley. Pray Like Jesus is both insightful and practical in ways that will help you build a stronger, more vibrant prayer life. You won’t want just one copy; you’ll want to grab extra copies so that you can get them in the hands of everyone you know! —John Lindell Lead Pastor, James River Church It was a defining moment for us as parents. We were standing in my kitchen with Team Driscoll, circled in prayer, dedi- cating our new home to the Lord. Mark simply said, “Let’s bless this home, kids.” We bowed our heads. No awkward silence. No pulling teeth. One by one his kids jumped in with heartfelt, personal prayers over me and my family. I was deeply moved and resolved then and there to teach my young kids how to pray like that. This book is a biblical and practical overflow from a family that knows how to pray. —Pastor Josh and Sharon McPherson Grace City Church I’ve never met a Christian who didn’t struggle with prayer. We tend to wonder, “Am I doing it right? Am I praying often enough? Does God really care?” Even when you know the theological answers, it’s hard to accept the practical implica- tions. Pray Like Jesus is exactly what we need. It offers straight- forward answers to our complex inner struggles. Pastor Mark and Ashley bring beautiful perspective and insight to this common area of angst. Prayer doesn’t have to be hard. Just do it like Jesus! I wholeheartedly recommend this book! —Ryan Visconti Lead Pastor, Generation Church “Prayer is not something you have to do. Prayer is some- thing you get to do.” That is one of my favorite quotes from the Mark Driscoll and Ashley Chase book, Pray Like Jesus. It is an inspiring privilege to listen in on a father and his daughter discussing how to talk with the Father. The sec- tion on father wounds and how those hurts diminish our prayers was especially enlightening. Plus, the book offers solutions. This is a must-read not only for fathers but also for anyone who wants to take their prayer life to the next level. It is simple and brilliant. —J. D. Pearring Director, Excel Leadership Network Perhaps the greatest question among Christians today is “Why aren’t my prayers being answered?” Mark Driscoll and Ashley Chase provide great assurance in this new book, helping the believer understand and recognize God’s move- ment through prayer, and then trust His will as a result. The section detailing the “Who, What, How, When, and Where of Prayer” is especially helpful in building our relationship with the Spirit. Prayer is more than simply asking God for stuff; it is about trust and obedience. Mark and Ashley have given us a great picture of this direction! —Dallas Bivins Professor of Ministry Leadership and Director, Gateway Seminary, Arizona My immediate response to Pray Like Jesus was delight to see a father-daughter book on prayer. My delight grew as I read the stories of their relationship and their very different lives as a backdrop for their book. It is both an expositional and a devotional book. The insights into the prayer life of Jesus and us as His followers are profoundly transforming. As you read and follow their lead, your prayer life will grow in likeness to that of Jesus. —Gerry Breshears, PhD Professor of Theology, Western Seminary, Portland Like healthy eating or exercise, prayer is one of those things we know we are supposed to do, but somehow we never seem to get around to it. What if we learned to see prayer differently? In their book Mark and his daughter Ashley remind us that prayer doesn’t have to be just another obli- gation. It can be full of joy as we learn to talk to our Father, who loves us. —Greg Surratt Founding Pastor, Seacoast Church While many books on prayer look to Christ’s example, Pray Like Jesus spotlights the relationship between our heavenly Father and His only Son. Mark Driscoll and his daughter Ashley Chase draw on their individual experiences as well as their roles as parent and child with compelling results. Their book will inspire you not only to pray more often but also to still your heart and listen for God’s voice. —Chris Hodges Senior Pastor, Church of the Highlands Author, The Daniel Dilemma and Out of the Cave This father-and-daughter duo, Mark and Ashley, have written a guide to prayer that flows out of the closeness of their own relationship. It’s a fresh and accessible word about God’s children talking with their Father. It’s practical, meaningful, and heartfelt. Don’t miss out on their inspiring message. —Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott #1 New York Times Best-Selling Authors, Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts Prayer is the key to knowing God as our Father, our friend, our protector, and our provider.
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